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DIY DECORATIVE WOOD SHELF BRACKETS HOW TO

We placed our brackets 32″ apart on the wall studs. Next, I used a stud finder to mark the studs. I used a long level to lightly draw a straight line with a pencil. The first thing I did was draw a line on my wall where I wanted the top of my brackets to be. Installing DIY Wood Shelf Brackets Supplies You can also use 1″ thick boards, but your shelves will not be as strong and may bow under too much weight. If you’re planning to put heavy things on your shelf like dishes or books I recommend using 2″ thick boards. I chose to use 2×10 boards for my open shelving because I like the look of a thicker shelf.

DIY DECORATIVE WOOD SHELF BRACKETS HOW TO

If you’re not sure how to shop for good quality boards, I have a whole post that outlines what to look for here. You can also check out these best woods for shelves to use. Trust me – spending an extra 10 minutes picking out the perfect board will save you 30 minutes of headache down the road (and a trip back to the lumber yard). Be super selective with the boards you choose for you shelf.

Putting together DIY open shelving is about 100x easier if you use good quality, straight boards. Planning your DIY Open Shelving Choosing boards for open shelving I use easy-to-understand language that’s perfect for beginners. They also feature digitally rendered images and detailed instructions that walk you through each step of the build.

Best Double-Sided Tapes for WoodworkingĪll of the woodworking plans in my shop include a lumber list, cut list and supply list.

This creates a pocket for the screw-head to fit in so that it is flush with the wood. Then use a large drill bit to notch out a larger area just at the very beginning of each hole. Whenever you predrill holes for screws, they should be just slightly smaller than the screws you will be using. Start by predrilling holes through your shelf brackets where the screws will go. So instead I used plan B to hang these shelves – sturdy anchors. If I had hung the shelves in my bathroom using studs, they would have looked completely random instead of being centered over the toilet. When you are ready to hang your shelves, if at all possible, it’s a good idea to screw the brackets directly into studs.īut sometimes that just isn’t possible. Two-inch thick boards work really well, especially for longer shelves, but one inch boards can also work. Whatever wood you use, just make sure to choose straight boards that are thick enough to be sturdy. You can also use common board or even buy wood that is specifically marketed as ‘shelf board’ and have it cut to size in the store. I had some great reclaimed wood that I cut to size for my open shelving. You can use pretty much any sturdy wood for your actual shelves. To make the final side of the shelf brackets, use a miter saw to cut the 1″x2″ board to 5.5″ long, with a 45-degree angle cut along each side to form a trapezoid as shown in the photo below. Cut a second piece to 6″ (or 1.5″ shorter than the first piece). To make the shelf brackets, cut a 2″ x 2″ board to 7.5″ (or whatever length you have chosen for your supports).

If you want to use these for longer shelves, it’s a good idea to add an additional bracket every 3 or 4 feet to prevent bowing. I have used these same shelf brackets for both 36″ wide shelves and 26″ shelves and they worked great for both. Just make sure your brackets are at least 1/2″ shorter than your shelves – otherwise they will stick out. If you want to hang deeper shelves, you can adjust your support measurements to be a bit bigger. My shelves are 8″ deep and these brackets are perfect. This size works well for most shelf sizes, but you can easily adapt these instructions for larger shelves. The shelf brackets I made are 7.5″ tall and 7.5″ deep. How to Make DIY Shelf Brackets Dimensions These screws are ideal because they have a built-in anchor and are made specifically for hanging things like shelves. Paint or stain of your choice – I used white paint and dark walnut stain for the weathered white finish on my shelf brackets.2″ x 2″ furring strip – you can find these for super cheap at your local home improvement store.Reclaimed wood or a 2″ x 10″ common board – for your shelf boards.